Craftsman 247.88833 Operator's Manual page 23

12. Slide the spacer onto the end of the hex shaft.
13. Align the bearing on the right end of the hex shaft with the hole
in the right side of the frame, then push the hex shaft to the left
into position in the frame.
14. Slide the bearing onto the left end of the hex shaft and press into
the hole on the left side the frame.
15. Place the belleville washer (rounded side toward head) onto the
hex screw removed earlier, and insert the screw into the threaded
hole of the hex shaft.
16. Gradually tighten the hex screw to fully seat the bearings in each
side of the frame and to secure the hex shaft.
17. Position the frame cover on the bottom of the frame and secure
with the self-tapping screws. Pivot the snow thrower down to it
normal operating position.
Warning
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to
a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
interval
Each Use 1.
2.
3.
1st 5 - 8 hours 1.
25 hours 1.
2.
50 hours 1.
Annually or 100 hours 1.
Before Storage 1.
† Under heavy load or in high temperatures
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MainTenanCe SCHeDULe
item
Engine oil level
Loose or missing hardware
Unit and engine.
Engine oil
Engine oil†
Control linkages and pivots
Engine oil
Spark plug
Fuel system
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes
service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of
completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service
Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Service
1. Check
2. Tighten or replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Change
2. Lube with light oil
1. Change
1. Clean, replace, re-gap
1. Run engine until it stops from lack of
fuel or add a gasoline additive to the
gas in the tank.
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Figure 34
Service Log